518 Burnham Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 518 Burnham Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 2 not closed, and 28 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 518 Burnham Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard including an emergency disconnect rewiring/replace all old wiring throughout home. adding hardwired smokes and receptacles as required.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Issued
Installation of a 40a pulsar plus ev charger in public right of way. uploaded along with the application is the approval from the streets department for it's installation.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 1 bath tub, 1 shower, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater & stack & house drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 1 bath tub, 1 shower, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater & stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Install 5" curb trap and house drain and storm drain 1" water service(sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Suppression permit Aug 2018Completed
Installation of automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r in new four (4) story semi-detached building for single family to include new backflow prevention assembly and new 1.5-inch fire service line as per approved plans. see a/p no. 897169 for approved plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pastorious Court Apt, 501 W Hortter St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,500 ft
Henry Charles W Sch (1,500 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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